Thomson 757 for Fedex ???

[flyingants]

Hi all,

A shot of G-OOBR Departing Norwich in an All white C/S. (To become HB-JJE)

G-OOBR (HB-JJE) Boeing 757-204/W | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55198703@N02/8678918982/in/photostream)

Managed to get a shot of G-OOBR being pulled to the Air Livery spray shop yesterday.

G-OOBR Boeing 757-204/W | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55198703@N02/8655501154/in/photostream/)

I have heard that this aircraft is due for fedex , would anyone be able to confirm ?

Matt

[TOWTEAMBASE]

It's possible, think they took some already

[Mr @ Spotty M]

If its going to fedex it will not be getting a paint job.
It is off to someone else, look at Jethro's site for details.

[flyingants]

Thanks for the info...

[oldbalboy]

any a/c getting the new paint job are planned to be staying for the next few years, think BI/BJ gone to fedex.

[Off Stand]

Plus, I believe that FedEx do not want any 757's with winglets?

[G-TYNE]

According to Jethros it's going to ECO Congoair.

[TOWTEAMBASE]

I thought the winglets were meant to be an energy saver ?

[WHBM]

I thought the winglets were meant to be an energy saver ?
Depends on the typical mission the airline has. Winglets save fuel in the cruise but add weight, which is more important to cargo operators who tend to load up to MTOW much more than passenger operators do. So calculations are needed on whether the fuel cost saving is better than the additional cost of winglets and the impact on loading. Doesn't always come out positive for every carrier.

[Mr @ Spotty M]

Also don't forget the extra cost in maintenance.